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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371.68, 4,652.58 and 1,975.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371.68, 4,652.58 and 1,975.24 is: 2,725.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371.68 : 4,652.58 = 1,975.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371.68/4,652.58 = 1,975.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371.68x = 4,652.58 × 1,975.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371.68x = 9,189,962.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,189,962.12/3,371.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,725.63

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